Cross Clues
- Players
- 2-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 10 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 7+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.1 / 5
- Year
- 2020
About the game
Cross Clues is a cooperative word game where players work together to fill in a grid by giving single-word clues linking two intersecting code words. Think as a team to find connections and race against the clock to complete as much of the grid as possible. With simple rules and quick rounds, it's endlessly replayable thanks to thousands of possible word combinations. It's a light, fast, and highly social cooperative party game.
Hobbli's Notes
Cross Clues is a wonderfully simple cooperative brain-teaser - the "aha" moment when a clue clicks for the whole table is genuinely satisfying every time. At just 10 minutes, it's an easy addition to any game night lineup. A great low-stakes cooperative pick for groups of any experience level.
What we like
- Extremely quick 10-minute playtime fits any occasion.
- Fully cooperative, encouraging teamwork over competition.
- Simple rules make it accessible to nearly all ages.
- High replayability from thousands of word combinations.
Keep in mind
- Limited strategic depth for hardcore gamers.
- Requires a shared vocabulary and language fluency across the group.
- Cooperative-only format won't appeal to competitive players.
Who it's for
Great for groups of 2-6 players, ages 7+, who enjoy quick cooperative word and deduction games.
